Galanti & Copenhaver, Inc. - Santa Rosa, CA

Personalized Estate and Business Planning in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County

Planning for your family or growing enterprise requires a legal advisor who listens carefully and designs enduring safeguards. Galanti and Copenhaver, Inc. is an established estate planning and corporate law practice in Santa Rosa, California. Founded in 2013 and continuing the legacy of late co-founder Marie Galanti, the firm is led by experienced attorney Erika A. Copenhaver. Serving families and businesses throughout Sonoma County, the firm embraces a relationship-centered approach. When you decide to hire an estate planning lawyer or seek a business formation attorney, Galanti and Copenhaver delivers approachable guidance and lifelong counsel tailored to your family needs.

Comprehensive Legal Services in Trusts, Probate, and Business Law

Protecting wealth and facilitating succession demands clear statutory compliance. As distinguished wills, estate planning and probate lawyers and business and real estate lawyers, the firm delivers tailored legal solutions across multiple key practice areas:

• Revocable Living Trusts: Avoiding costly probate proceedings and maintaining privacy are central goals for homeowners. Serving as skilled trusts lawyers, the practice prepares comprehensive living trusts that ensure seamless, private asset transfers to beneficiaries.
• Wills and Estate Planning: Every plan requires a pour-over will, healthcare directive, and financial power of attorney. The firm acts as dedicated wills lawyers and power of attorney lawyers, protecting families during incapacity and beyond.
• Probate Administration: Navigating probate court can feel overwhelming. Acting as compassionate probate lawyers, the legal team assists executors and administrators with asset inventories, creditor notices, and final distributions.
• Trust Litigation: When disputes arise between trustees and beneficiaries over fiduciary accountings or asset distributions, the firm provides aggressive courtroom representation to resolve contested trust matters.
• Business Formation: Entrepreneurs need solid legal foundations to shield personal assets. As skilled business formation lawyers, the practice guides clients through entity selection, corporate bylaws, and operating agreements.
• Contract Law: Drafting clear vendor agreements, employment contracts, and buy-sell agreements prevents courtroom disputes. The team serves as dependable contract lawyers, safeguarding commercial interests.
• Succession Planning: Preparing for ownership transitions ensures companies survive retirement or disability. The firm creates customized succession plans that preserve commercial continuity.

Why Families and Businesses Choose Galanti and Copenhaver

Clients looking to find an estate planning attorney or corporate counsel in the North Bay value the firm defining strengths:

• Relationship-Driven Counsel: The firm views clients as lifelong partners, hosting annual Open House Days where clients can review estate documents.
• Recognized Legal Excellence: Attorney Erika Copenhaver has earned recognition from Super Lawyers and holds top ratings for estate administration.
• Comprehensive Dual Focus: Handling both estate planning and corporate law, the firm seamlessly integrates personal wealth with business succession goals.
• Bilingual Services: The firm offers services in English and Spanish, ensuring accessible legal counsel for diverse Sonoma County community members.

Schedule an Estate Planning Consultation in Santa Rosa

Proactive estate and business planning brings lasting peace of mind. If you need a living trust lawyer or wish to protect your business assets, contact Galanti and Copenhaver, Inc. in Santa Rosa today to schedule an initial consultation.